November 07, 2008

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President-elect Barack Obama called Nancy Reagan this afternoon to apologize for a joke about her having held "séances" in the White House, an Obama aide said.

“President-elect Barack Obama called Nancy Reagan today to apologize for the careless and off-handed remark he made during today’s press conference," said transition spokeswoman Stephanie Cutter. "The President-elect expressed his admiration and affection for Mrs. Reagan that so many Americans share and they had a warm conversation."

Obama was asked at his press conference today if he'd spoken to all the "living" presidents.

"I have spoken to all of them who are living," he responded. "I didn’t want to get into a Nancy Reagan thing about doing any séances."

He was apparently confusing stories about Reagan's consulting with an astrologer with those about other First Ladies -- from Mary Todd Lincoln to Hillary Clinton -- who tried to make contact with figures from the past.

A joke in poor taste, for sure. But a joke, indeed. C'mon. I didn't vote for the guy but I don't think that's malicious.
As to the person using the word "republiscum," you're unbelievable. Obama winning this presidency sheds light on the fact that this country is a more tolerant place than ever before. If it weren't for buffoons like you STILL harboring hate, perhaps we would be headed toward positive change. Grow up.

I didn't vote for him, but am impressed he had the humility to apologize for a flippant joke. It did seem like just a joke, but something one would say in a bar or on a carride; not something a POTUS would say at a televised press conference. Good on him, I will wait another day until I start badmouthing him.

I'm a die hard conservative who has had near panic attacks over the past few months and when I first heard of this I thought, oh boy, here we go. But after reading that he actually called Nancy Reagan to apologize, I am impressed. All you red state conservatives need to grow a pair and know when it is worth it to fight. For me, I can't wait until Romney is back in the picture!

There are so many inane, reactionary comments on here it is sad. The man made an off the cuff joke. It probably offended some regular people way more than Ms. Reagan. He called and apologized to her. I would give McCain the same license to err in maybe offending someone, as both of them, have tirelessly campaigned for months to try and do something for their country. If you don't want to give him a break, at least keep in mind that our country is in a horrible state of affairs, and this mentality of bashing everybody in the political spotlight won't help of us a damn.

"WAAAAAAAHHH!!! Nancy Reagan and Matt Drudge and all you loser Republiscums can take a flying F**K for all I care. America has a message for you... LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT!!"
Looks like a liberal took a break from crashing military funerals to post on this site. I hope you choke on your Cannabis Seeds you worthless unemployment recipient.

I didn't like him before the election. I don't like him now. I'll say whatever I want about him, and that is my right. Paybacks are a b#*&h!! Plus he is straight up a Marxist which makes him an enemy of the state.

Barry---
Get your spinmeisters to cue up that new song you had written....
"HAIL TO THE CHIEF--elect"
BTW, lefties---why don't you say THANK YOU to the Republicans. After all, your gal, Stretch Pelosi (and Barry) BOTH promised love, peace, and bi-partisanship.
Stretch even promised that HER'S would be the cleanest and most wonderful Congress in history.
Is Rahn Emmanuel--the rabid junk yard dog---Barry's first appointment typical of the LOVE and BI-PARTISANSHIP that the arab crypto muslim has in store for us?
Do you remember that Global Warming phony---Owl Gore? HE NEVER acknowledged that he lost (which he did---even according to the NY Times. The Clintons rifled through the White House, looted the place, and even trashed the equiptment. Clinton did not help Bush one whit!
Unlike Bush, who is already briefing the uninformed and inexperienced Barry O on security matters....might even tell Barry how to get to the men's room.
Gore and Clinton??? They did their best to screw W. BTW, where is that Owl Gore Blimp? Maybe he is getting a warm coat---to counteract all the "global warming" (Ignoring that we are setting new record cold weather.)
WHEN WILL THE LIBS GET HONEST??
Answer: NEVER!

I was a McCain/Palin voter. With that said, I'm glad OBama apologized to Mrs. Regan for the comment, it was in bad taste and he doesn't want to start things off with these types of remarks. I'm very worried about his politics and the way he sees the country, but I am going to give him the chance to make me proud that he's our president.

I can't stand you "right wing mother f'ers", as Al Franken might say. Honestly, you're just mad that god, guns and gays couldn't win you another election.
Screw this site, I'm tired of hearing all the right wing rhetoric on Republico.

Obama's been the President-elect for less than four days and he's already apologizing??? Unreal. This just furthers my fears as to how he will handle foreign affairs. There is no room for error, and Obama's ego and loose tounge need to be reigned in. Big time.

The FUNNIEST part of all is watching all you pathetic Obama supporters trying to defend the BOY's comment. He has shown his true COLOR. You fools have to defend him for four years... if he makes it that long. After all the whining about Bush this is what you have? Pathetic!

I am really glad Barack is showing his honest sense of humor. What is ridiculous is that people in USA are taking offense to this comment. Im glad at last the repubs have been thrown out. The Bush family=nauseating.
Im truly happy that as a dual citizen of Canada and USA I just helped elect Barack Obama. The world needs him.
The people on here who post about his comments and take so much offense should be embarassed for their comments.

I was reading an article by a retired FBI agent and he said this:
Barrack Obama wouldn't pass a background check to be able to work for any agency in intel or FBI CIA or any other other agency that has classified documents. He admitted doing drugs more specifically cocaine. He association with Ayers, a convicted bomber and his wife who lost her law license. Barrack has repeatedly been asked to provide a certified birth certificate because there are questions about him being born in the US.
And today he sat down with Intelligence officers and was briefed on the most highly classified intel this nation has. (which I think is preposterous because he should receive any intel until he IS THE PRESIDENT.
I would think this FBI agent knows what he is talking about. Wouldn't you?
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IT'S AMAZING THE THINGS YOU LIBERALS GET AWAY WITH. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.

Fine, we're all agreed. McCain was showing his true colors when he joked about rape and attacked a child saying that she was so ugly because her father was Janet Reno. You repugs really need to learn about equity. You can't say it means something for Obama and have a totally different, "special" exception for McCain you scumbag hypocrites.

Who does this remind you of: Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance and a deep need for admiration. They believe that they?re superior to others and have little regard for other people?s feelings. But behind this mask of ultra-confidence lies a fragile self-esteem, vulnerable to the slightest criticism.

Oh No....here we go, the circus is in town. A preview of coming attractions.. and... continuence of previous behavior. Off the telepromptor/script, Obama does not do well. More to come. He has been doing this all along without his monitor. (can you imagine if Palin had said this??)

People, please. Astrologers planning moves for the first family is crazy; it is a joke. Funny how the religious right is now defending the voodoo of astrology in order to slam Obama. Yet they also want to ban Harry Potter? That's nuts.

Who friggin' CARES!!!! Yes, we get it Republicans (with a capital R) and Conservatives (with a capital C). Oh how 'dare' someone poke a little 'fun' at one of your beloved figures. Drudge and Hannity and Rush don't CONTROL your minds, but you'd be hard pressed to think otherwise the way they're able to so easily get you all in a tizzy at the drop of a hat. Here's a suggestion...stop listening to these knee-jerkoffs and lighten up.
As we all know if it was McCain who had made the same joke, as he was prone to be just as unfunny as the next politican, you'd either excuse it or have been laughing right along with him -- while also crying about the MSM 'attacking' him!
Waaaahhhhhaaaaa, stop it MSM for talking about McCain!!! Waaahhhhaaaa....it was just an innocent remark...waaahhhhaaaahhhaaa...!!!!! MSM are full of 'elites' who don't get us in the Red States/Reagan Fan Club...waaahhhhaaaaa!!!!
If it was Rush, Hannity or Coulter, you'd not even blinked (because again, the sad truth is that they say this kind of dopey stuff ALL DAY LONG; the reason it's hardly reported is that the vast rest of America DOESN'T CARE what they have to say...as evidenced of their full rejection of every last smear they threw Obama's way in the closing days of the election).
So again, for the good of the country, just stop listening to a bunch of failed rejects (at least Coulter has a BA and a law degree, but Hannity has NO college degree, Drudge was 341 out of 355 from his HS class and was arrested at 15 for making prank calls and the oh so 'great and mighty' Rush dropped out of Southeast Missouri State University after two semesters) who couldn't even hold Obama's law books, much less have as distingushed a career in public service as he has. But I'm sure that all of their fans will defend them with the tired line of, "...well you don't need a fancy college degree to be a smart person...so there!".
Besides, it's not as if Reagan didn't throw out a few careless remarks in his day (such as his famous one about bombing the Soviets).

Once again....another example of the pussification of America. He makes a lame attempt at a joke....Nancy consulting astrologists was widely accepted during the "Reagan" years. America takes itself way too seriously. Books exist on Bush attempts at humor. Get over it America. Welcome to the years of a living breathing human running the White House. We all have to find something better to do than coming to this website and picking apart our fellow man.

Well my goodness--no teleprompter, ahhhh, uhhhhhh, uhhhh, then proceeds to insult a 89 year old woman. Everytime this phoney attempts to speak without all his lines written, he either insults someone, or gives away his real agenda. Since when has there ever been a "The Office of the President Elect" placard? His ego is nauseating, and so is he.

You conservative whiners are disgusting - being so uptight as to spew this bile about something so minor. Our country continues to suffer from repeated Republican failure - failure that you people repeatedly voted for.
Where's you're blind patriotism now, *******s?

Individual posting under screen name "wow" suggests we should talk about issues: "nothing like pushing aside all substance"
Great idea. 75,000 homes per week are being fore closed upon, again, that is 75,000 families per week losing their homes.
Obama is not even talking about, about doing anything about fixing the real problem.
Obama is just talking about giving money to huge corporations. Hell, Bush tried that - we do not an Obama Hussein Bush.
We need someone who fixes the problems. Instead Obama ignores it.

i am very much NOT an Obama supporter, but this was a simple off-handed joke that was a mistake. i was impressed that he called her to apologize and think that should be the end of it. i am still very much afraid of what he will do to the government, but this is nothing.

A gracious person, when asked that question, would not have made such a callous and degrading remark. Take note that President Reagan is dead and is survived by Nancy. This racist turd insulted President Reagan and his wife. That's the truth. It was meant as an insult and it should ne taken as such. His mistake was that President Reagan is dead and it is totally disrespectful to speak in such a manner to those who have passed and worse yet he took a jibe at Nancy while he was at it.

I think Reagan was a great prez, but no matter, making fun of his wife was totally inappropriate. Her husband was shot early in his term and she feared for his safety. I'm sure witches, druids and astrologers voted for Obama in large numbers. He shouldn't **** them off!

"All these comments are worthless. Why am I here?"
Ditto
The intelligence level displayed by most of the comments on this blog entry will go a long way towards helping you blind, pathetic Republicans regain office.

Just a quick peek inside this brilliant mind, this Messiah, this Savior of the World.
I will find no pleasure as our economy turns from bad to worse, I pray that the Chosen One will see the light and get a freakin' clue, but WeBeScrewed guys and gals...

Individual posting under screen name "wow" suggests we should talk about issues: "nothing like pushing aside all substance"
Great idea. 75,000 homes per week are being fore closed upon, again, that is 75,000 families per week losing their homes.
Obama is not even talking about, about doing anything about fixing the real problem.
Obama is just talking about giving money to huge corporations. Hell, Bush tried that - we do not an Obama Hussein Bush.
We need someone who fixes the problems. Instead Obama ignores it.

So, the Obamster looks kinda tired today on the magic picture box. Perhaps he saw a good gander ful at that little intel briefing he had yesterday. Saw what they REALLY do in Area 51? Maybe things are a little more FUBAR than he gave thought to in the realm of international terrorism? THis is going to get really interesting.

What a bunch of whiners! I switched party affiliations years ago, because I didn't want to be associated with such crybabies. Get over it! Get lives! Get behind the new president and let's find solutions for the huge challenges we are confronted with.

I have to laugh--the comments posted from the Obama supporters are whinning that he being picked on--this trivial and I am glad Obama apologized; however, my dear Obama supporters, just as you unleashed on Bush from the moment he became president, expect THE SAME EXACT TREATMENT for Mr. Obama

First we are subjected to his phony manufactured "presidential seal" during the campaign.
Now, did you notice the carefully crafted and thought-through ohony sign on the podium?
"THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT"
WOW! Me thinks these people are a little too full of themselves!

I'm waiting for an answer scumbag hypocrites. You McCain supporters told us to lighten up when we didn't think McCain's rape jokes were so funny. Please spare me the bullsh!t, phony indignation. There is little else in this world worse to me than a hypocrite. Obama's joke was harmless, you're just catching feelings because you're totally enamored with the idea of Reagan. You people still voted for McCain after he attacked a child, saying that Chelsea Clinton was so UGLY because her father was Janet Reno you. Give me a break hypocrites. If Obama said that (and he wouldn't), you would be all over him talking about what a horrible person he is. McCain DID say that, and you voted for him. So, you don't have a problem with jokes, you're just a mean-sprited, grumpy and hateful right-wing whacko.

When I was watching the press conference it reminded me of Bush's press conferences where he'd try to be personable with the reporters and crack lame jokes ... I hope Obama wont continually do embarrassing things, like Bush did/does, at those conferences.

Its always a little sad when something like this happens and all some of his supporters can do is try to act like it wasn't bad taste. Sort of like how they defended his relationship with Ayers by defending Ayers. Lovely.
He said something stupid and had to apologize. Deal with it Obama-worshippers.

This was careless, and gave us a glimpse of the victorious Obama. Thoughtless,but an easy target, a 91 year old grandmother and the first lady to a real President. I'm sure all will be forgiven by the media and the Scott Macllean types,,,but many of us won't.

WOW...I wonder how much COKE he did before this. This coke-head savage animal is gonna destroy this country. I guess this DUCHEBAG was too busy in rev wrights church in June 2004 when the country mouned for one week when Ronnie Passed. this country LOVED Reagan (check the 1984 electoral map count d1ckheads) and they STILL love Nancy Reagan. I cannot wait for Barrys FAILURE. FCKIN LOSER. GO **** IN YOUR HAT Barry, you drug addict.

This is so typical...Republicans have been KIND AND GENEROUS to Obama since the election and Obama just couldn't help himself with the LAME DUCK CONGRESS/SENATE remarks and then to LIE about Nancy like that is just WRONG....But I take even more issue about the "MUTT" comment...HOW DARE HE SAY THIS....DOES THIS MAKE ALL BI-RACIAL CHILDREN MUTTS???? ARE WE STILL DIVIDED??? ARE CHILDREN WHO ARE BI-RACIAL NOW BELIEVING THEY ARE MUTTS???? OBAMA NEEDS TO GROW UP!!!

If one person can be judged on one comment, how the heck could you not understand why the Republians aren't going to the white house given their 8 years of continuous screw-ups? People, get a life...he's human. If she wasn't offended, why the heck should you be??? The whole thing is silly beyond words.

I'm still waiting for an answer about what McCain's rape joke and joke attacking Chelsea Clinton, then a child, for being ugle mean about his character. That is the premise you Obama haters' attacks. So, you have to apply that standard evenly, what do McCain's jokes reveal about his character? I'm still waiting.

Witless attacks and Vitriol are not surprising. So I will leave it to Obama show the naysayers that he has the right stuff to be president. 4 years from now the country will be doing so well that the Republican party will cancel their convention do to lack of interest.

So President elect Obama was allowed to go off teleprompter? Nice time for smeary jokes, especially those made against highly revered former first ladies; what a class act. This is going to be a longgggggggggg 4 years.

Hey - no foul - He apologized. What could be better than an "apology" from Him, Himself?
Now how about an apology from the morons behind him who laughed uproariously at The Ones "off handed joke"?
The Dem Party. Keeping it classy.

Is this seriously going to happen every single time Obama opens his mouth? Any off-hand remark is going to be seen as a sign off the apocalypse by crazy right-wingers? This is going to be the longest 4 years ever.
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Yes it is. It is the perfect way to be fair and balanced. I will give as much respect to this blowhard as the D's gave to Bush and administration. It is only fair.

Way to go, President Mutt.
(Wattup dog?)
Nothing as classy as insulting an aging former First Lady with cheap-shot remarks.
Now you can put that tacky, arrogant "Office of the President Elect" sign in the shredder.
How pompous!

This incompetent idiot knows he will be able to get away with this as long as he has the salivating press kissing his A_ _. Welcome to the change we have been waiting for. The first time he is tested in a crisis, he will wet his pants.

"None of you are mentioning what he was poking fun at. SEANCES. She was holding SEANCES."
Yeah and how many years ago was that? Who the hell cares what she did. She's a widow of a former president who is in no shape to run the microphone and defend herself from MR. Obama's slander.
The point is that he shouldn't be tearing into anyone, no matter WHO IT IS as the president of the United States. Who's he going to make fun of at his next press conference? President Bush has class. McCain paid for throwing President Bush under the bus.

"None of you are mentioning what he was poking fun at. SEANCES. She was holding SEANCES."
Yeah and how many years ago was that? Who the hell cares what she did. She's a widow of a former president who is in no shape to run the microphone and defend herself from MR. Obama's slander.
The point is that he shouldn't be tearing into anyone, no matter WHO IT IS as the president of the United States. Who's he going to make fun of at his next press conference? President Bush has class. McCain paid for throwing President Bush under the bus.

Should be an interesting presidency.
Think about the treatment George Bush got from democrats the second he got elected. Not so good, huh?
Does Obama deserve better?
Probably not, since his supporters helped to vilify Bush.
Turnabout is fair play.
Let's see how Obama does without a script and teleprompter for the next four years.

It's astonishing how people are so offended by that comment when after 8 years they aren't offended by a Bush Administration who leads our honorable men and women into a war without a logical purpose. Also, an economy in ruins. It's also amazing how people notice these comments but they don't notice that Bush gives tax cuts during two wars, and we're in a substantial deficit. I personally have nothing against conservatives, it's the neo- conservatives where we run into problems.

Is this seriously going to happen every single time Obama opens his mouth? Any off-hand remark is going to be seen as a sign off the apocalypse by crazy right-wingers? This is going to be the longest 4 years ever.
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Yes it is. It is the perfect way to be fair and balanced. I will give as much respect to this blowhard as the D's gave to Bush and administration. It is only fair.

Nancy Reagan was the beloved wife of a former President. Don't you
think a little respect is in order
here? This tells old fashioned me
quite a bit about a person. To his credit he called and apologized but as the Bible says,
"from the abundance of the heart
the mouth speaks....

So why is the IP Address "recorded on submit"? Is that new, or just informing folks about it? BTW: to change your IP address go to:
http://whatismyipaddress.com/staticpages/index.php/how-do-I-change-my-ip-address

good grief - it was a joke, which being the decent man that he is he realized could have been taken the wrong way and aplogized for it. McCain made so many stupid comments during the campaign I lost count. give me a break

Good to see the Obama administration is already reaching across the aisle in the spirit of true bipartisanship...
You know, I wonder why the only thing I'm hearing from conservatives is 'like it or not, we all have a new president we need to get behind' and all liberals say is either 'HAHAHAHA FIRKIN HAAAAAAAAHAAA old GWBIII lost HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! And Sarah is a big dipsh!te' or 'Republicans are soooo bitter!'...

WAAAAAAAHHH!!! Nancy Reagan and Matt Drudge and all you loser Republiscums can take a flying F**K for all I care. America has a message for you... LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT!!
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Your Mommy says it is time to put away her computer and go to bed now - don't forget to take your meds.

Obama's my man but this guy is gonna have to do alot better than what he showed today. I was literally getting embarassed for him. What was he thinking bringing up Nancey Reagan like that? Plus the "mutt" thing. What was that about? His daughter being hypo-allergenic. In the grand scheme of things who gives a s#@%. I kept waiting for Rahm to slap him out of his silliness. Oh well, there's always tomorro.

America gave republicans an answer? What does that mean? It was a near 50/50 election.. again.
In other words, only half of the country gave a crap about this guy. No message sent.. he just barely edged out the competition in a couple of key states like Ohio.

I voted for Obama; yet I still have to chuckle at these child-like supporters who make excuses at his every mistake. The fact that they instinctively attack Republicans every time Obama messes up shows how unworthy they are of civil dialogue.

Reading the comments to this story, I am struck by how Republicans still do not understand why they lost: things like this are not a big deal. The big deal is our financial mess, the Iraq mess, our infrastructure mess, and whole mess of other messes. When those messes are cleaned up, then the American people MAY care about some random offhanded remark made by OUR President.
Its funny to see all of you act like Obama isnt your President. I bet you complained 8 years ago (make that 7 years and 11 months ago) when, after a month of lawsuits, the Supreme Court handed Bush the Presidency. I bet all of you were saying "Its over, stand behind our President."
Now, after a decisive win, you cannot show the same maturity. My advice: take a lesson from the motto of your failed standard bearer, and put your Country First.

this is great. people like to make fun of bush's speaches. not only does b. hussein obama suck at them, but even when he tries really hard, he can't help but say something completely innapropriate. way to go, america! way to vote someone in because you think they look nice.

CHANGE?? Where is it? All he's done so far is surround himself with the same tired white guys who were hanging around 10 years ago, and now he's sticking foot in mouth. Where's the CHANGE that everyone thought was so important??? We're doomed.

I'm totally ****ed at Obama !!! He should never have phoned to say sorry. Republicans deserve to be kicked in the ribs. I want nothing of this "bipartisanship" crap. After what Republiturds have done, I want PAYBACK. Rahm is a perfect choice! Keeping mailin' those dead fish, buddy!

You guys are just bitter for loosing the elections. As ususal the Drudge Report will not put on the front page title the important issues the President elect focused on in today's press conference, but focus only on the negative even if there is nothing negative about it. You continue to show your true colors.

Not an Obama fan...I was taken back by his remark---thought it was not real presidential. Am impressed that he has made a prompt apology. We all say goofy things. Owning up is where many of us fall short.

I'm still waiting for an answer about what McCain's rape joke and joke attacking Chelsea Clinton, then a child, for being ugle mean about his character. That is the premise you Obama haters' attacks. So, you have to apply that standard evenly, what do McCain's jokes reveal about his character? I'm still waiting.

Get ready... this is just one of the off the wall statements that Obama is going to be apologizing for. Foot-in-the-mouth disease is not becoming of a president-elect and can get this nation in a lot of trouble.

"He really IS that clueless!!! Hahahahahahahahaha. Won't be so funny when he gaffs Putin or a pumk terrorist state. Get ready for an embarrassing four years USA!"
You have to be kidding.
My God, you have to be kidding.
How about an embarassing 8 years where the United States was turned into the laughingstock of the international community. You guys should really go start your own country somewhere around Alaska, cause you are not getting this one back.

Has he been reading a chapter out of the Biden 101 hand-book? Sen. Obama, let this be a valuable lesson to you: always be prepared before facing the press! I voted for McCain, but now that you have won, I'm trying real hard to give you a chance so don't let me down.

I can't believe what I'm reading, what a bunch of idiots. Obama made McCain look like a spuddering fool and he makes one slip up and you jerks are talking about wright, coke and his name. stupidity has no bounds. bunch of damn fools who are a disgrace

Give him a break. He has to get on track in the beginning. A lot of people do believe in seances from what I have heard. I bet Nancy knew it was a joke and was not offended. If you don't like him, when he sends you a stimulus check, don't cash it, just send it back. When he gives you a tax break better than McCain would have, do not accept it.

Conservatives are not to be triffled with. The joke was tasteless. I'm sure he sees that. If he made a real appology he has some "Class." That's not an easy one for me. I find that I truelt=y want to like the man, but the negatives keep pounding me.

I never thought Barack Obama had manners. Imagine if a white man had made the "lipstick on a pig" comment that Obama made about Sarah Palin. I mean if a white man said that about a brown woman; Even if a white man said it about a white woman.All hell would break out. Barack Obama is no gentleman. I already know I will not vote for him in 2012. Too bad granny is it around the take him over her knee and spank him. Obama's a spoiled brat.

Hmm -- sounds like the media may already be questioning the man...sorry, but for the first press conference under such tough economic concerns, it was completely inappropriate. He can't speak off the cuff and needs his teleprompter for everything. Personally, I think he looked uncomfortable -- guess that is what happens when you actually have real questions from the media.

Obama is a DORk . What a jerk . I dont care if he hoodwinked many voters. To jump onto Nancy Rreagon is his style . WHAT A CHICAGO Thug IS HE. Its plain to see now ,even to the stupid ones who voted for him.

For gosh sakes...get off it folks.
Can't you even try to remember we are trying to UNITE the United States of America. Obama is a brilliant man and will do much to restore our image around the world, It's a new world folks. Get with the times. It's people like you who will fight him all the way rather than back him to make this world a better more peaceful world.
If anyone put her foot in her mouth everytime she opened her big, nasty mouth it was Palin,and she'd still at it back in Alaska.
She couldn't utter one sensible word without a teleprompter. She still doesn't know that Africa is a continent. My 8 year old grandson knows that!!!!

You people are such jerks.Let go of it. Although Nancy DID rely on an Astrolgist for input. It was a dumb remark, indicative of an impish sense of humor, a sense he has rarely shown.It hardly is an insight into his "soul.'

Its amazing that Bahama used Nancy Reagan as his "foil" when it was Hillary Clinton who said she was "channeling the spirit of Eleanor Roosevelt". Ya, change and hope, with two hardline Chicago politicians with Bahama today including the current Mayor of Chicago's brother. Change? I think not just changing of the thieves.

Stop being such babies - it's not mean or hateful in any way and it's just a joke. If you are looking for something bad (because you already hate anything non-Republican) it is easy to find something. The lack of bipartisanship is from the buffoons on this website. Get a life.

oh come on! give me a break...all u right wing nuts have nothing left so u will jump on every single thing. God forbid anyone say anything about St. Ronnie. If you actually were paying attention, he actually admires Reagan. Where was all this anger and rage the past 8 years when we had a buffoon running the country and literally taking it down the drain. and now one remark you all are ready to call him class-less, impeach him, etc? HOw about u get Bushy to apologize to all the families of the 4000+ troops who died for a stupid war? or to the families of the people who died on 9/11 for not taking the warning seriously? or to all the families who are currently suffering in the financial crisis? U ALL need to get a life and start thinking about ur priorities. Atleast Obama is taking the right steps in to actually solving the crisis. All you guys have done is shoot him down JUST 3 DAYS IN!!!! give me a break sore losers...

1) In reference to "...this is no time for jokes": Nearly every comment on this board is a joke, or should at least be taken as such.
2) Don't correct grammar incorrectly.
3) What about all the offended dogs?
...Nevermind, there's probably a headline somewhere.
4) If this is news, then journalism is dead.
...5) Someone go poke journalism with a stick.

I always find hilarious that people focus on the minutiae. He did well for his first time out. I think people are expecting god-like things from this man. He wants change, he wants people to come together, asking for help is good. Asking for help is something GWB should have done more of. Obama will make a fine president and sadly, like with all politicians he will fail a lot, but he will overcome many of the obstacles currently in place. And I guarantee he will ask McCain to help him as well...
I know many people doubt this mans abilities to lead, but give him a few months post presidency, you will see, he's here to help us and our children. This will not be egg-timer diplomacy.

Better get used to this.... many many more to come. This is the guy that shot the bird at Senator McCain while "commending" him on a hard-fought race. Real class act. I hope you Obama Cool-Aid drinkers are happy; we're in for 4 years of crap

You all are making such a big deal over this. I mean I can agree that comment shouldn't have been made but the man realized he made a mistake and contacted Mrs. Reagan to apologize for it. Are you all really trying to imply because of this ONE comment that he will be inadequate as a President??? Lets not list all of the inappropriate comments made by both McCain and Palin during their campaign. I bet all of you condemning Obama are the same ones defending Palin for not knowing that Africa was a continent, or that Canada, Mexico and United States share North America. When Katie Couric asked her what newspapers or magazines she read to establish her world views...she couldn't name not one magazine or newspaper...now THAT'S SCARY!!! So youre telling me that if McCain had won and something had happened to him and she to assume the Presidency, you would've felt confident knowing all that you know about her now?? Her over Barack Obama, a Harvard Law Graduate???

As long as he doesn't confuse something important which results in a red button being pushed sending nukes in the wrong direction, we should be good. Right...? Maybe that's why he wants to bring Iran to the table, so he can apologize in person when the jokes start rolling.

First press conference 'out of the chute" and Osama Bin Obama is FORCED to issue a phony apology.
By the way, Ben, quit covering up for the Democrats ("to Hillary Clinton -- who tried to make contact with figures from the past.") Hillary insisted she HAD conversations with Eleanor Roosevelt!!

I can tell from many of the comments from R's that want the new president to succeed because you really care about the country, that is bad for america if the president fails. So, you are puting a poor joke in perspective and giving him credit for immediately saying he was sorry. County first indeed. Hopefully it will be very bad, high unemployment and word war 3, that would make a lot of material for a blog! Morons.

I think, like me, he immediately saw the humor in the question. Obviously, if they aren't living, he cannot consult with them, so he built on the joke; but, after thinking about it, he probably remembered that her husband has died and it was perhaps hurtful to her for no reason. So he did the right thing in apologizing.

Hopefully, Obama will learn fast that it isn't good protocol for a President to rip other President's family, who are no longer in politics. But his name should be Barack O'Quayle for all the silly things he has said over the last year or two.

The people savaging Obama for this are not patriots. They don't love their country; they love the partisan battle. He made a stupid offhand remark and apologized. Those of you pouncing on this as if it's some sort of major debacle are clearly eager for the guy to do badly--that's some patriotism.
You are phony patriots and you use the flag as a bludgeon.

Regarding the President Elect sign - to paraphrase Rachel Ray HOW STUPID IS THAT? Will his plane be AIR FORCE ALMOST ONE or is MICHELLE the FIRST and a HALF LADY. Obama will become a cartoon of himself in a year. Hangin at the gym with Secret Service guys and high powered rifles no doubt some new speakers in the oval office for more bass. Some big screen plasmas in his new crib. yes we can.

So what he made a joke (actually it WAS pretty funny). Reagan is one of the most over rated presidents we've ever had. He didn't win the cold war. He was just in the right place at the right time. But, President Obama shouldn't let his guard down... he needs both parties to dig us out of this mess we're in.

Let's see: the lipstick comment about Sarah Palin; the middle finger to John McCain; people clinging to their guns and religion and now the ever gracious Nancy Reagan, vs B. Hussein Obama's favourable comments about the Jew-hating, anti-American Rev. Wright; the unrepentent terrorist and murderer Bill Ayers; and the very corrupt Mr. Rezko. Looks like B. Hussein Obama is not the person he'd like us to believe he is. And. OH! remember the private citizen Joe the Plummer that got investigated. I agree with Newsweek-This new president is "Creepy".

I was shocked when he said it but I also could tell that he realized at once what a goof he made. I am suspicious of this man but must be hopeful that he will step up and do what is needed for this country. Instead of blowing it off, he apologized. It shows that he is just a human, and under the intense spotlight of everyone.

If this is the crap people care about, then we are in serious trouble! Don't forget the illegal war our current president decided to start 5 years ago. Nothing is more treasonable than that. Thank god the 8 year nightmare is almost over. Republicans, you got your tails whooped this election, so sit down and shut up! You all made terrible decisions in 2000 and 2004, so your opinions are irrelevant - the "REAL" America has spoken!

When I heard the comment, my first reaction was...oh heck, poor choice of words! You have ****ed the Reagan Groupies off now! However, I don't think that the comments were meant to intentionally disrespect Mrs. Reagan. I am sure that this won't be the last of the mishaps of the tongue that President Obama will make. I just think it takes a real man to admit his mistake and quickly rectify it...and that is exactly what PRESIDENT OBAMA did!

'Boo' or 'Boo-Barry' as I affectionately refer to Him, makes his first 'official' Boo-Boo! And the use of 'cut-n-paste' podium signs and seals mirrors his external overconfidence and inner inadequacies. Juss props, Juss costumes. Anyone remember "Kermit the Frog Reporting"? Boo-Barry is just another publicly funded flimsy muppet.

After all his mistakes he made and quickly acknowledged and backtracked on while campaigning (see Jeremiah Write, Bill Ayers, allowing interviews with his children and then later regretting them, etc.) does it surprise anyone that 2 days into just being President-elect that he's already made another one? And we've got 4 years of this to look forward to. Ughh...
I can't wait for the "Oops, I realize now I made a mistake surrendering the country to terrorists yesterday...who can I call to apologize?"...

Change? What change....he has even lied about that now that he has brought in just about every cronie Clinton staff member that worked under the Clinton White House. Some change....what a liar Obama is getting elected on 'Change'. Same old Washington insider crap. This guy will be in the White House for 48 months and that will be it. Count on it.

This "joke" was a classic case of painting yourself in a corner with a dumb statement and then trying to get out of it with a joke, making it worse. The statement was "I've spoken to all of the them that are living". Just look at that statement alone and you can see that when Obama gets off script, he make Biden look like a mental giant.

C'mon people. He shouldn't lose his job over this. It's not like he said something horrendous. Now if he were a white radio shock jock paid to make outrageous statements and said the word "nappy", yeah. But this is a black liberal... nothing he says can be interpreted as offensive. Please read your rule books, people.

Good Lord. It was an awkward attempt at humor during his first press conference. I wish I had a nickle for everytime I have put my foot in my mouth. I didn't vote for him but thought he did a fine job and I wish him nothing but the best. He exhibited class by calling Nancy Reagan and apologizing.

This is totally unacceptable. Of course politicians say statements to 'hurt' and point out other flaws. Why go and do this to Nancy Reagan? What did she do for this type of retribution? To make humor on someone's actions/beliefs, especially regarding their dead spouse is unacceptable in any circumstance. Period. This shows a lack of judgement, when he is speaking freely.

I'm glad to see Obama apologize. I don't believe he was trying to offend Nancy. His wit just got the best of him. Show your support for Obama by joining http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46642804704

God I hate Politico, Ben Smith & Jonathan Martin. Lifting stories from Drudge. Ridiculous Republican tools. Keep it up with this BS. You're going to keep the Dems in power for years & years to come. The only people who find your stgories amusing are the fringe right wingnut freaks.

Big deal. He made a mistake and apologized on the same day. Let's move on to more important issues. By the way, he's our first black president that 56% of the U.S population voted for, including me. Obama will do a much better job than the a-hole Bush that's leaving. Y'all haters can't do anything about it. So get used to it.

What a jerk this guy is. Bush is an idiot but he didn't get into insulting other people, he just didn't do it. This clown does it in his first press conference. 4 years of Barry and Biden, it will be like a clown show (enter clown music as Barry and Biden dance like fools and blow their horns, and the little Nobama freak kids sing their "Yes we can song", as the world collapses around them and US)

So much for the nice Obama that the Jews bragged about and promoted. When he turns on them is when we get the last laugh.Rom Emanuel and Axelrod will not be able to control this guy after he is sworn in.

I am glad to see that he apologized. I had posted this earlier, so I will lighten up a little:
Man, what a Cheap Shot, just to undermine the Conservatism of Ronald Reagan. It just so happens that Nancy Reagan evidently went to an astrologer, not a spiritualist; it was President Lincoln?s wife that did that. There are religions in the world that include astrology as a viable part of what they believe in, and, there is at least one interpretation of the New Testament that states that the Three Wise Men were actually Three Astrologers. The other insult was towards the spiritualists, who believe that God, Angels or the dearly departed may be communicated with, and, there are numerous instances in the world where people claim that there was a Divine intervention in their life attributed to those on the ?other side.? While I don?t prescribe to some of the notions around all of this, I do respect the religious beliefs of those that do. This is what has made America great, our religious tolerance of others. So, the way to go, Barry, with your attempt to unite America. In one sentence you took a Cheap shot at Ronald Reagan, attacked his wife, Nancy, for her beliefs, and you attacked the religious beliefs of those that believe in Astrology and Spiritualism. On top of that, you violated the separation of church and state by these attacks. You owe all concerned an apology, and not one of those fake apologies that you of the left are famous for, ?I?m sorry you took it that way.? Give me a break?.!

Alright. Who cares? Have you republicans been so taken in by liberal political correctness that you don't see the humor in seances and astrology? It's not like he called his wife a c**t in public or laughed when a supporter called Hillary a b**ch. But should I expect from the people that tried to remove our last good president from office over his sex life. Petty and predictable as ever, republicans. Your stock is falling almost as fast as the stock market.

Oh my GOD. He made a stupid joke, it wasn't loaded with sarcasm and didn't sound like he meant for it to be hurtful. You are really so upset that your party has basically no power at all that you are going to make a MUCH MUCH MUCH bigger deal about this than is called for.
Ridiculous.

All the class and Grace of the Clinton Years. Picking up right where we left off. Its called acting Presidential, being above it all and being a leader. Oh, and partisanship is what its all about. Not getting along with your opponents, but defeating (right Rahm?) in the Arena. We see what being "bipartisan" got 'ole John Boy. I expect those whom I support to fight for what is right, not give in to what they are against. Reagan and O'Neil epitomized it.

President Hussein was given the benefit of doubt that he will be "our" president for five minutes. He chose to **** on the grave of Ronald Reagan and ridiculing his widow Nancy Reagan. Tasteless. Pathetic. Hussein is an immature little pig. What we feared the most has just started. America was a great country: 1776-2009. We are dead as a nation. Obama Hussein is a Muslim radical ready to destroy our once great nation. NEVER **** ON REAGAN.

the comment doesn't bother me as much as the sign..what the hell is that about? does he think we've forgotten in two days?
i don't understand this compulsion to put images and logos all over the place. it's eerie.

the comment doesn't bother me as much as the sign..what the hell is that about? does he think we've forgotten in two days?
i don't understand this compulsion to put images and logos all over the place. it's eerie.

IT'S GONNA BE A LONG 4 YEARS... I'M GETTING SICK OF THE SNARKY REMARKS AND THE GIVING THE DAMN FINGER TO JOHN McCAIN...AND TO HILLARY CLINTON... THE 'RACE" CARD TOO. GROW UP OBAMA... THIS ISN'T FUNNY, CUTE OR INTELLIGENT... OF WHICH YOU SHOW YOU ARE NEITHER.
YOU WANT PEOPLE TO FOLLOW YOU... WELL THEN, BE A GD LEADER ... ACT LIKE IT THEN...
EVEN GEORGE W. BUSH CONDUCTED HIMSELF WITH DIGNITY AND HONOR...IN WHICH HE STILL DOES...AND HE HS TRYING TO HELP AND ASSIST YOU NOW, TOO... OF WHICH I GUESS YOU HAVEN'T LEARNED YET...
AND, DON'T MESS UP AND DISTROY THE DAMN WHITE HOUSE.
YES, IT IS GOING TO BE A CRAPPY LONG 4 YEARS.
JEZZIKA